YogaSix focuses on yoga for everyone

A Change of Pace

YogaSix offers a more inclusive environment

by Lara Tumer photography by Lisa Crates

The philsosophy of YogaSix is a culture based on community, with a central mission to include people of every age, level of fitness and flexibility.

After meeting in college in Iran and finding success in their financial service careers, longtime friends followed their passion of becoming business owners and recently opened YogaSix in Cornelius. While the two friends, Ali Alamir and Alireza Rashidi, have always been passionate about the fitness industry, their drive to embark in a fitness business was routed in the desire to bring something to the community with a focus on strengthening the body and the mind—two huge pillars of health.

After deciding to open a business in the wellness industry, they quickly narrowed their search on YogaSix because of the brand’s philosophy, which is deeply rooted in inclusivity and bringing yoga to everyone— not just the experienced yogi. Co-owner Rashidi speaks about the uniqueness brand explaining “the culture is based on community, with a central mission to include people of every age, level of fitness, and level of flexibility.” Anyone new to the studio can expect to be greeted by a wellness advisor, someone to make them feel welcome and less intimidated by a new fitness space. The use of modern language in all yoga classes is also part of the brand’s objective to provide a more inclusive environment.

The Cornelius studio has a large capacity with a studio big enough to hold up to 40 yoga mats. The YogaSix name is founded on the studio’s offering of six unique yoga classes, all vinyasa or movement based. The core formats include: Y6 101 (a more basic yoga that explains each pose in depth), Y6 Restore, Y6 Slow Flow (both of which are the more relaxing, deep yoga flows), Y6 Hot (held in a 95 degree room), Y6 Power and Y6 Sculpt & Flow (which has the option to add weights to the practice). The range of classes provides something for everyone— whether they’re looking to sculpt and tone in a high intensity setting or are looking for a slower yoga flow to stretch and de-stress.

Anyone looking to join the studio can choose to sign up for unlimited monthly classes, class packages, or one-off drop in classes depending on their personal schedule and goals. The studio is opened seven days a week with a variety of class offerings.

YogaSix is under the parent brand Xponential Fitness, which was founded in 2017 and has eight boutique brands, all with a fresh approach to the ever-changing fitness industry. The Lake Norman and Charlotte community are already home to some of the studio’s sister brands including CycleBar, Pure Barre, and StretchLab. The co-owners have signed on for three YogaSix locations and are currently looking to open their second and third location in Mooresville and Denver.

YogaSix

20619 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius 704.707.4442 | www.yogasix.com